San Jacinto River Authority

The 2015 Lake Conroe Watershed Protection Plan, developed by the San Jacinto River Authority, aims to maintain and improve the excellent water quality conditions in Lake Conroe. The plan focuses on addressing potential pollution from stormwater runoff, wastewater treatment plants, on-site sewage facilities (OSSFs), construction sites, and litter. Key strategies include stringent OSSF regulation, improved stormwater controls for new developments, enhanced compliance and enforcement of existing permits, and continuous public education and outreach. The plan emphasizes collaborative stakeholder engagement to achieve its goals and ensures ongoing monitoring and periodic review.

The board meeting included updates from the General Manager and the Director of Communications, alongside presentations regarding 10-year project plans for the Highlands, Lake Conroe, and Water Supply Planning divisions. Key agenda items featured authorization for the General Manager to execute various service agreements, including water supply contract amendments, granular activated carbon exchange services, easement maintenance and clearing, and sludge hauling services. Additionally, the Board considered a construction contract for water well rehabilitation and held an executive session to consult with attorneys on litigation matters and discuss real property issues, specifically regarding easements in the Cape Conroe Subdivision.

The board meeting included a work session with updates from the General Manager, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, and information regarding Lake Conroe Beach Park Operations and 10-year project plans for GRP and Woodlands divisions. Consent agenda items included approval of unaudited financials, renewal of financial audit services, approval of a medical and pharmacy benefits plan, and various contract amendments and renewals for maintenance and engineering services. Regular agenda items featured the adoption of board governance policies and bylaws, an amended investment policy, authorization for grant applications for infrastructure improvements, and approval of an amended operating budget for the Woodlands division. Additionally, the board discussed executive session items including litigation, real estate matters, and security devices, and approved the sale of a real property tract.

The committee reviewed the GRP FY27 operating budget and rate order, including allocations for surface water production and pumpage, and discussed the 10-year project plan for the GRP division, which covers infrastructure maintenance, treatment plant capacity optimization, and various transmission line relocation and repair projects. Additionally, maintenance projects such as roof repairs, electrical system testing, water receiving facility renewal, and HVAC renewal were reviewed alongside projected capital improvement costs.

The board meeting included a work session covering departmental updates, the Sunset Commission's recommendations, and a presentation of the management audit. The consent agenda included approval of landscaping services, engineering amendments for levee improvements, and design services for elevated storage tanks. During the regular agenda, the board approved a professional services agreement for siphon improvements and adopted a resolution to amend the procurement policy regarding delegation of authority. An executive session was held to discuss legal matters, real property, and personnel matters.